How do I reference HILDA?

The following paragraph must appear in any research that uses HILDA Survey data:

This paper uses unit record data from Household, Income and Labour Dynamics in Australia Survey [HILDA] conducted by the Australian Government Department of Social Services (DSS). The findings and views reported in this paper, however, are those of the author[s] and should not be attributed to the Australian Government, DSS, or any of DSS’ contractors or partners. DOI: ####

Note: The DOI (digital object identifier) references the Dataset(s) used and can be found on the download page of the DSS Longitudinal Studies Dataverse website.

Including the above statement is a requirement of the terms and conditions set out in the Confidentiality Deed Poll signed when you obtained the HILDA Survey data.

The following reference is also suggested if you wish to refer to the design of HILDA:

Watson, N., and Wooden, M. (2012), 'The HILDA Survey: A Case Study in the Design and Development of a Successful Household Panel Study', Longitudinal and Life Course Studies, vol. 3, no. 3, pp. 369-381.